Signs Of Deficiency Flashcards
Pale skin and conjunctiva
Iron
Anemia
Iron
Atrophy of papillae on tongue
Iron
Brittle, rigid, spoon shaped nails
Iron
Thyroid edema
Iron
Dry rough skin
A
Dull cornea
A
Night blindness
A
Defective tooth enamel
A
Retarded growth; impaired bone formation
A
Decreased thyroxine formation
A
Eyes; redness and fissuring corners, burning, itching, tearing, photophobia
B2 riboflavin
Magenta colored tongue
B2 riboflavin
Seborrheic dermatitis
B2 riboflavin
Delayed wound healing
B2 riboflavin
Scaly dermatitis
B6 pyridoxine
Weight loss
B6 pyridoxine
Anemia
B6 pyridoxine
Irritability
B6 pyridoxine
Convulsions
B6 pyridoxine
Peripheral neuritis
B6 pyridoxine
Pernicious anemia (fainting)
B12
Weakness, tiredness, light-headed ness
B12
Rapid heart beat and breathing
B12
Pale skin
B12
Easy bruising
B12
Scurvy
C ascorbic acid
Receding/bleeding gums
C
Ascorbic acid
Dry, rough skin: petechlae
C
Ascorbic acid
Decreased wound healing
C
Ascorbic acid
Increased susceptibility to infection
C
Ascorbic acid
Irritability, anorexia, apprehension
C
Ascorbic acid